The Philosopher’s Way: Thinking Critically About Profound Ideas 5th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0133867541 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Pearson; 5th edition (July 2, 2015) Language: English 640 pages ISBN-10: 0133867544 ISBN-13: 978-0133867541 For courses in Introduction to Philosophy. Empower students to think critically about philosophy. The Philosopher’s Way: Thinking Critically About Profound Ideas inspires students to think like philosophers, helping them to become more accomplished critical thinkers and to develop the analytical tools needed to think philosophically…
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The Value of Systems and Complexity Sciences for Healthcare, ISBN-13: 978-3319262192 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2016 edition (March 10, 2016) Language: English 303 pages ISBN-10: 331926219X ISBN-13: 978-3319262192 This visionary reframing of health and healthcare uses a complexity science approach to building healthcare systems that are accessible, effective, and prepared for change and challenges. Its holistic map for understanding the human organism emphasizes the interconnectedness of the individual’s physical, psychological, cognitive, and…
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Pediatric Nephrology 7th Edition by Ellis D. Avner, ISBN-13: 978-3662435977 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Springer; 7th ed. 2016 edition (February 12, 2016) Language: English 2757 pages ISBN-10: 3662435977 ISBN-13: 978-3662435977 This new edition of Pediatric Nephrology, now in three volumes, has been extensively updated and also contains much new material. Its organization flows logically from renal physiology to clinical evaluation. Discussion of the development of kidney structure and function is followed by sections on basic…
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Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1441995032 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Springer; 2nd ed. 2012 edition (September 1, 2011) Language: English 544 pages ISBN-10: 144199503X ISBN-13: 978-1441995032 Humans have directly modified half of the ice-free terrestrial surface and use 40% of terrestrial production. We are causing the sixth major extinction event in the history of life on Earth. With the Earth’s climate, flora, and fauna changing rapidly, there is a pressing need to…
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Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Military, ISBN-13: 978-1493929832 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2015 edition (September 10, 2015) Language: English 331 pages ISBN-10: 1493929836 ISBN-13: 978-1493929832 This authoritative reference examines the causes of–and offers workable solutions to–the widespread problem of musculoskeletal injuries among armed forces personnel. Specific chapters on combat, non-combat, training, and fitness injuries shed necessary light on the nature and scope of the epidemic, including impact on active service members and the…
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Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-3319336770 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Springer; 2nd ed. 2016 edition (November 28, 2016) Language: English 850 pages ISBN-10: 3319336770 ISBN-13: 978-3319336770 This is the second edition of the only book to be devoted exclusively to the total cancer picture in adolescents and young adults (AYA), now expanded from the age range 15-29 to that of 15–39 years. For each of the diverse spectrum of cancers encountered…
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Introduction to Nursing Informatics 4th Edition by Kathryn J. Hannah, ISBN-13: 978-1447129981 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Springer; 4th ed. 2015 edition (November 27, 2014) Language: English 469 pages ISBN-10: 9781447129981 ISBN-13: 978-1447129981 This 4th edition of Introduction to Nursing Informatics is designed for use by practicing nurses and students in undergraduate programs of study. It presents the fundamental concepts of Nursing Informatics, and includes a number of contributions from leading experts who have practiced in…
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Electronic Commerce 2018 by Efraim Turban, ISBN-13: 978-3319587141 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Springer; 9th ed. 2018 edition (November 3, 2017) Language: English 664 pages ISBN-10: 9783319587141 ISBN-13: 978-3319587141 This new Edition of Electronic Commerce is a complete update of the leading graduate level/advanced undergraduate level textbook on the subject. Electronic commerce (EC) describes the manner in which transactions take place over electronic networks, mostly the Internet. It is the process of electronically buying and selling goods, services,…
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The Pediatric Upper Extremity by Joshua M. Abzug, ISBN-13: 978-1461485131 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Springer; 2015th edition (November 22, 2014) Language: English 1959 pages ISBN-10: 9781461485131 ISBN-13: 978-1461485131 Sub-specialization within pediatric orthopedics is growing, in part due to the development of free-standing children’s hospitals and the desire by patients and their parents to have “experts” care for them. We are at the forefront of a trend in physicians classifying themselves as pediatric upper extremity surgeons.…
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Empowerment Series: Social Work and Social Welfare 8th Edition by Rosalie Ambrosino, ISBN-13: 978-1305101906 [PDF eBook eTextbook] 576 pages ISBN-10: 1305101901 ISBN-13: 978-1305101906 Publisher: Cengage Learning; 8th edition (February 4, 2015) Language: English Integrating the latest accreditation standards and practices from the field, the eighth edition of bestselling SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE gives readers a solid understanding of the social work profession and the role the profession plays in the social welfare system. In…
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Leadership Communication 4th Edition by Deborah Barrett, ISBN-13: 978-0073403205 [PDF eBook eTextbook] 448 pages ISBN-10: 0073403202 ISBN-13: 978-0073403205 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 4th edition (August 20, 2013) Language: English Leadership Communication guides current and potential leaders in developing the communication capabilities needed to be transformational leaders. It brings together managerial communication and concepts of emotional intelligence to create a new model of communication skills and strategies for corporate leaders. Deborah J. Barrett, Ph.D., is Professor of…
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Introduction to Derivatives and Risk Management 10th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1305104969 [PDF eBook eTextbook] 640 pages ISBN-10: 130510496X ISBN-13: 978-1305104969 Publisher: Cengage Learning; 10th edition (January 1, 2015) Language: English One book gives you a solid understanding of how derivatives are used to manage the risks of financial decisions. Extremely reader friendly, market-leading INTRODUCTION TO DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT, 10e is packed with real-world examples while keeping technical mathematics to a minimum. With a blend of…
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